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MycoWorks' Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates its Next-Gen Material Fine Mycelium™ Production Facility in South Carolina

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

UNION, S.C., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MycoWorks celebrated the opening and start of production at its first full-scale Fine Mycelium™ facility in Union, S.C., with a ribbon-cutting attended by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, as well as other government officials, community leaders, brand partners, and supporters. The world-class manufacturing plant gives MycoWorks the capacity to scale-up to meet demand for their luxury leather-like material Reishi™. Produced with the company's patented technology for partners including Hermès and Ligne Roset, MycoWorks' new plant has already made a significant impact by spurring new investment in Union's storefronts, housing, and employment portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • The world-class manufacturing plant gives MycoWorks the capacity to scale-up to meet demand for their luxury leather-like material Reishi™.
  • South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster delivered impactful remarks on MycoWorks' arrival in the state.
  • "I was proud to join with MycoWorks to celebrate the grand opening of their new Union facility," said Governor Henry McMaster .
  • Our partnerships with the Upstate educational ecosystem and the leadership in South Carolina will enable us to bring continued training and high quality jobs."